Myles Kennedy (21,786 views)

[Baronessa]

I think it was brought up on the old forum, too. However, I tend to always rather bold the highest note in the passage itself rather than the one that happens to be the longest-held.

I would argue that the way that F♯5 is utilized doesn't really showcase Myles' abilities any less than the D5 does, either way.

[Aardvark]

Dec 7, 2020 19:34:52 GMT Baronessa said:

I think it was brought up on the old forum, too. However, I tend to always rather bold the highest note in the passage itself rather than the one that happens to be the longest-held.

I would argue that the way that F♯5 is utilized doesn't really showcase Myles' abilities any less than the D5 does, either way.

Yeah, I figured there was probably some sort of rule or trend where the highest note is bolded but I just wanted to be sure. Either way, it's an insane vocal for sure.

[Kreuger]

First single from the new solo album which is due out this year!

youtu.be/ZVgjcbo8D1k

Think im hearing some C5s in the chorus?

Edit: About the bold for Summergirl; my understanding is that a bold is significant example of their voice. To me that doesnt necessarily mean the highest. In this case as the D5 is held out quite long, I would say its stronger. To me that should also count.

[Kreuger]

Title track for the new album has dropped.

youtu.be/hAD_82BD7k4

[Baronessa]

I feel like I might have been hyping myself up for this album too much lol.

[Kreuger]

Not into these songs?

[Baronessa]

Unfortunately nah. I mean I don't hate them or anything but in comparison with Year of the Tiger they just remind me of other things Myles has done as opposed to something brand new.

Then again I can't expect every album he ever puts out to be his best one yet.

[nedimzka]

Mar 16, 2021 17:44:28 GMT Kreuger said:

Title track for the new album has dropped.

youtu.be/hAD_82BD7k4

I'm not a fan of the previous one but this one's pretty good and that D5 (?) is very nice. 

[Kreuger]

Mar 17, 2021 8:14:17 GMT Baronessa said:

Unfortunately nah. I mean I don't hate them or anything but in comparison with Year of the Tiger they just remind me of other things Myles has done as opposed to something brand new.

Then again I can't expect every album he ever puts out to be his best one yet.

This song seems like a culmination of everything hes done until now. I quite like it. Im not expecting this album to be so different like YOTT. He has said it would be heavier and more rock n roll. I dont think he can do any wrong.

[Kreuger]

Heres something different!

youtu.be/15T9OCDCqUM

[Kreuger]

youtu.be/XiuApDdvyko On first listen, this is my least favourite of the new songs. Hopefully it grows on me.

[Kreuger]

New album dropped on Friday. Hopefully you have a chance to go through it soon!

Edit: By the way in the spoiler notes the one for Dirty Girl says (2b) but there isnt a (2b) note.

[Smitty.]

pretty sure the background vocals of "Ties That Bind" get up to Eb5


also see the new album isn't in the op?
mind if i notewatched it?

[Baronessa]

Uh, do they though?

[Henny Macc]

I think I hear it. It's pretty faint, but I hear some D5s clearly enough and what sounds like a short trill to E♭5.

[Zedd Squared]

That just sounds like a backing D5 to me, which isn't particularly notable since the lead vocals reach the same pitch.

[Kreuger]

Baronessa have you gone through the new album? Smitty has volunteered to do it. I know you werent really enjoying these songs.

[Baronessa]

Yeah, I'm going to post a thread today, so I'll check it out right after.

[Baronessa]

Oop, been kind of preoccupied with my own music these past few days, but The Ides of March is finally on the OP.

So yeah, I think the instrumentals are good, but I think what really rubs me the wrong way about the material is how the lyrics jump out as this disgruntled dad-esque shtick. Myles has always heavily leaned that way, but he's really just saying the quiet part out loud on this album.

[Kreuger]

I guess he isnt going to be pushing boundaries within his ability anymore. He has said many times that hes all but done with high notes. Ans judging from this album hitting a low of the 3rd octave, I dont see him going that way either. Which is sort of a shame.

[Baronessa]

I wonder what he means by "high notes" considering he's still hitting pretty bold D5s on The Ides of March lol.

Honestly, I welcome new, 'tasteful' Myles Kennedy. Maybe he'll pull off some more songwriting gems along the way.

[Kreuger]

Id guess probably F5 and up but who knows. I agree about tasteful though.

[Aardvark]

These should be bolded imo. 

[Kreuger]

New SMKC album out today as well as a live* session of them playing the whole album.

*It was recorded live but it has also been edited for youtube. Not sure why they labelled as such.

[Henny Macc]

I might be down to notewatch that album with Baronessa's blessing